The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-05-26
MARIETTA MATTERS.
Lawns four cents at Hirsch' 5.

Mr.. James NJ. Dobbs, of the Isthmus of
Panama, arrived in the city last week.
The first refreshing rain in four weeks
fell in Marietta on Friday afternoon last.
Mr.. Heard Thompson is spending
few weeks at his home in Covington
Mr.. Ezekiel Harris is recovering from
his recent sickness.
Mrs. W. NJ. Mckenzie and daughter
returned from Columbus last Saturday
Some Of our citizens say they never
will subscribe to build another railroad.
The Inauguration of a bank in Mariet-
ia will pay
The dullness OF local news is some
thing we are not responsible for.
The mineral lands of North Georgia
are greatly sought after.
The fishing parties have returned, de-
lighted with their recreation.
Mr.. j. A. Copper is at home from Flor
ida for a few weeks
Another fishing party will be off this
week to muddy some stream with their nets.
Remnants in Dress Goods and Gingh-
ham cheap at Hirsch's.
"A crowd CT colored folks, with brass
and string bands, came up from Atlanta
Monday and had a dance at Rogers Hall.
Rev Mr.. Frazier, of Decatur, occupied
the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church last
Sunday.
Mr. W. f. Bennett and wife left We'd
nesday afternoon for West Newton, Mass, to
spend few months.
The Whitehead place on Atlanta street,
has been bought by Messrs. s. A. \ Newt
Anderson.
The series of meetings held at the
Methodist Church during the past two weeks
closed on Sunday night last.
The Gem City Literary Club picniced
at the Marietta Paper Mill last Friday. The
day was pleasantly spent by all present.
William Cokane has left with us some
of the finest and largest strawberries we
have seen this season.
Rev. DR., Nixon, Of LAGRANGE, is carry
ing his arm in sling as the result of win
dow sash falling on his hand.
Sessions. Handy & Co. are still head
quarters for Rice.
Our customers will please come and
give their notes for guano and supplies.
A. A. FLETCHER & Co.
DR.. 7. II, Kenan, member of the Legis-
lature from Baldwin county, is visiting his
niece, Mrs. W. j. Black
-FRe Episcopal Sunday school picnic
to Little River on last Friday was largely
attended and was pleasantly enjoyed by the
young people.
Some people use the word evening
when they should use the word afternoon"
Evening begins when the sun has gone
down. Our correspondents will take notice.
"A great many people do not realize
how important it is to be prompt in meet
ing an engagement. Often, from your own
foFgetfulness or carelessness you seriously
Inconvenience your friends.
The interstate convention of farmers OF
the cotton states, to be held in Atlanta on
August 10th, promises to be decided sue
cess. j. A. L. Born has been selected to
represent Cobb county.
Sessions, Handy & Co. are offering
inducements in tobaccos Tobacco at bets
plug, } lbs good tobacco for $l.00
Our customers will please come 4ad
give their notes for guano and supplies.
A. A. FLETCHER Il Co.
AS long as girls continue to marry
strangers, the coantFy will still be full of
grass widows ana bigamists cambridge
has sent a white man to the pententiary 70.
having three wives.
On Wednesday afternoon of last week
a fine mare belonging to Mr. Chuck An
derson got iOaa6 and ran against moving
passenger train, aud gashed her shoulder
very badly.
-DIED,-Ina, the infant child of DR.. and
Mrs. r. + Lester died in Atlanta on We'd
nesday of last week and its remains were
brought to this place on Thursday and
buried "a the Episcopal Cemetery. Our
sympathies are exteRded TO the bereaved
parents.
The Conductors picnic at Spring Bank,
in Barlow county was attended by 5000
people. Fourteen heavily loaded passen-
gef coaches went from Atlanta and twenty
seven coaches from Chattanooga Mariet-
ia sent delegation Of about 200 The day
was most enjoyable one and the picnic
success.
Black and Colored Isle thread at
Hirsch's
Brain coverings for Giant intellects
at Sessions, Handy Z ca.
MONEY TO LoAN-We can make ioaas
of money at reasonable rates upon either
town Or farm property.
JOE B. ALEXANDER,
GEO f. GoBER.
We are indebted to Messrs Payne &
Ragsdaie. proprietors of Pearl Mills, Frank
lin, Indiana, Zoe a sack OF their Daisy,
Fancy Patent Flour. 1t is an extra good
article and makes nice, pure white bread.
Those who buy this flour will be pleased in
IN quality and price 1t is for sale by that
clever and enterprising merchant, Mr.. H.
D. McCutcheoa. Cal and try sack of
the Pearl Mills, Daisy brand.
Lard, Sugar and Coffee at Sessions,
Handy y Co., cheap and good.
-Hirsch has a nobby line Of suits for
Dung men.
-N4RRlED-O the evening of the 18th,
inst in this city at the residence of Mr..
David NJ Elliott M, Frank Autrev of